DARS FALL CLASSIC
The intent of the DARS Fall Classic is to celebrate the rockets that started the commercial hobby, and stroll down memory lane with some of the classic rockets that you may have owned or just wish you owned.
OFFICIAL FALL DARS CLASSIC RULES
Rockets will be grouped into 4 categories: 60's, 70's, 80's, and Open. Open will be used for post 1989 rockets and for those that can't be identified with a date of origin. Additionally the open category will be used for upscales and downscales of classics. Rockets in the decade categories will be grouped based on the first year the model was introduced to the hobby. (Example: The Estes Andromeda was introduced in 1975 and appears in the 1975 Estes catalog with the word "New" next to it. It would then be grouped with the 70's decade rockets.)
The contest is open to original models and clones of those originals.
There is no limit on the number of rockets a contestant can enter. Entering multiple rockets in each of multiple categories is allowed.
Bonus points - Participants can earn bonus points that are added to their popular vote points. Points will be awarded as follows:
Proof of rocket introduction timeframe (ninfinger.org) - 1 point, Catalog of the same year displaying the rocket - 2 points (one or the other, not both)
Displayed with launch system of the same period - 1 point
Flyable (must be flown at the launch) - 1 point
Original picture from the rocket decade period with modeler and same rocket - 1 point
Participants will register their models with the contest volunteer. The volunteer will assign the rocket to the appropriate decade, assess bonus points, and assign a number to the model. Flyers will vote on the rockets based on these numbers.
Rockets will be labeled with model name, year of introduction, voting number, and type (original, clone, new old stock, or modified). Labels will be provided at the site.
Rockets will be displayed on tables throughout the day. Models can be checked in or out at any time. Participants must secure their models to the tables to avoid damage due to wind, etc. Tape will be provided.
Contestants' rockets will be grouped for display with rockets in the same category. Any rocketeer wishing to submit a composite display of multiple rockets must limit such a display to rockets from the same decade category.
Display table space will be limited so contestants should arrange their displays to use no more than 96 square inches per rocket (8" x 12"). Please keep display sizes to a minimum wherever possible.
Rockets can be presented for registration at any time during the day. Voting can occur any time when the rockets are on the tables until the polls close. One vote per customer. Votes will be tallied and winners announced. You must be present to win.
Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each decade and the open category.